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Lockheed Martin to Purchase Manufacturing Technology Facility in Johnstown PA, From Concurrent Technologies Corporation

JOHNSTOWN, Pa., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lockheed Martin and Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) today signed a memorandum announcing the plans for Lockheed Martin AeroParts, Inc. (LMAPI) to purchase a facility now owned by CTC.

The Manufacturing Technology Facility (MTF), 211 Industrial Park Road, Johnstown, Pa., is a 197,041 square-foot facility located in Johnstown's Industrial Park. The building has 78,224 square feet of laboratory and demonstration factory space, including several 5 and 10-ton cranes, a shipping and receiving area, and loading docks.

The rest of the building (118,817 square feet) is office space, including conference/training rooms, private and open offices, common space and restrooms. Most of the office space was added to the original building in the early 1990s.

"The benefits of this transaction will result in a number of positive impacts to CTC's operations, both from efficiency and cost perspectives," said Edward J. Sheehan, Jr., president and chief executive officer, CTC.

"CTC is helping to create space for 165 new jobs in the region. We will relocate the CTC employees who are currently in the Manufacturing Technology Facility to our Environmental Technology Facility and our Systems Technology Facility, and still have enough room for growth. The transition of CTC equipment and personnel will be phased over the course of the year. We will decrease our operating expenses which will increase our market competitiveness and thereby help to add more staff here," Sheehan said.

"We have been in discussions for several months about opportunities for Lockheed Martin to use available space in CTC's Manufacturing Technology Facility to support our business needs," said Rebecca Styles, LMAPI president and general manager.

LMAPI's main location is a 72,000-square-foot Lockheed Martin-owned building on approximately eight acres. This facility was built and opened in 1990. In addition, the facility has occupied a 20,000-square-foot leased warehouse for the past five years. In 2009 that lease was expanded to 34,000 square feet to incorporate light production at that off-site location.

"Initially, we had plans of leasing the facility, but as our negotiations continued we came to realize that it would be mutually beneficial for Lockheed Martin to purchase the building from CTC. We are looking forward to completing the acquisition later this year," Styles said.

"This agreement between Lockheed Martin and CTC demonstrates how organizations are working together to bring new jobs to our region," stated U.S. Representative John P. Murtha (D-PA 12). "I'm proud of these collaborations and the good paying jobs and economic development they produce," Murtha added.

"The cost savings associated with the relocation will positively impact our competitiveness in the market place and position the company for expected growth in Johnstown and other locations," Sheehan concluded.

This new facility will be used to accommodate the increased production rate of the C-130J Super Hercules and the F-35 Lightning II. Details on the costs of the facility are being finalized.

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization providing innovative management and technology-based solutions to government and industry. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, CTC's primary purpose and programs are to undertake applied scientific research and development activities that serve the public interest.

LMAPI manufactures aircraft details, assemblies and ground support equipment. The company supplies new production parts to other Lockheed Martin facilities and is a direct prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense for spares fabrication for Lockheed Martin aircraft.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

For additional information on Lockheed Martin Corporation, visit: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

For additional information on Concurrent Technologies Corporation, visit:

http://www.ctc.com/.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

CONTACT: Dexter Henson, +1-817-655-7063 or +1-817-437-0426,
dexter.q.henson@lmco.com, or Mary Bevan, +1-814-269-2490, bevanm@ctc.com, both
of Lockheed Martin

Web Site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

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Pinnacle Fund Issues Letter to Asure Software to Nominate Directors for Election at the 2009 Annual Meeting

NEW YORK, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Fund (controlled by Pinnacle Partners, LLC which is partly controlled by Red Oak Partners, LLC) announced today that on May 28, 2009 it sent a letter stating its intent to nominate Directors for election to Asure Software's ("ASUR's" or the "Company's") Board of Directors at the 2009 Annual Meeting. Pinnacle and Red Oak believe this slate of nominees - all directly referred by significant ASUR shareholders - possess more direct payroll industry experience, more direct Iemployee experience (including two former Iemployee Board members), and greater experience in valuing companies than ASUR's current Board.

Pinnacle notes that, ASUR management publicly confirmed its intent to hold a timely Annual Meeting in both its first and second quarter public earnings conference calls held in December 2008 and in March 2009, respectively. In the December 2008 call, ASUR stated that they would hold an Annual meeting in the March or April timeframe and in the March 2009 conference call they stated they would hold it in the May/ June/ July time-frame. To-date, ASUR's Board has failed to call or indicate its intention to call a 2009 Annual Meeting and has instead pushed aggressively for a Go-Private transaction which Pinnacle and Red Oak continue to believe deserves to be rejected and is not in shareholders' best interests. Pinnacle sent its notice now because, despite the Annual Meeting not being called, the restrictions in ASUR's charter and bylaws provide for a May 30, 2009 cutoff date for stockholders to give notice they will nominate directors.

David Sandberg, the portfolio manager of the Pinnacle Fund, states, "We have announced our slate now to comply with the deadlines established in ASUR's charter and bylaws. We continue to believe the Go-Private transactions should fail and ASUR should hold an Annual Meeting for 2009, which we will seek to compel if necessary. We would prefer to work with the Company's current board and management to address and resolve our concerns and to coordinate a smooth transition, including immediately assisting the Company in advance of the Annual Meeting to reduce excess costs which we believe will have no impact on operational performance and which should be reduced now and not months from now. However, unless the board and management demonstrate a reciprocal interest in working with their shareholders, our ability to work together appears limited and a proxy fight more inevitable for the upcoming Director elections. Due to the costs involved, this contest- like their effort to Go-Private - will be to the detriment of all shareholders."

Pinnacle's letter - including information about each Director Nominee - is contained in the notification letter filed as an exhibit to Red Oak's recently amended Schedule 13-D. Red Oak's filings can be found at http://www.sec.gov/ by selecting "Search" at the top right and then typing "forgent" into the box asking for the Company Name.

If you have further questions please contact David Sandberg at (212) 614-8952 or dsandberg@redoakpartners.com.

Important Information

Pinnacle Fund, LLLP ("Pinnacle") filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 28, 2009, in connection with the special meeting of stockholders of Forgent Networks, Inc. (the "Company") to be held on June 2, 2009. Stockholders are strongly advised to carefully read Pinnacle's definitive proxy statement, as it contains important information. Pinnacle and certain other persons are deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the special meeting of stockholders. Information concerning such participants is available in Pinnacle's definitive proxy statement. Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, copies of Pinnacle's definitive proxy statement and any other documents Pinnacle files with or furnishes to the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the special meeting of stockholders through the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov/, and through the following website: http://www.ourmaterials.com/pinnaclefund.

After the Company announces its annual meeting at which the Company's stockholders will elect a new board of directors, Pinnacle intends to file a definitive proxy statement soliciting votes for Pinnacle's nominees to the Company's board of directors. Pinnacle is not asking you at this time to vote on its slate of directors. Once Pinnacle's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting becomes available, Pinnacle strongly advises stockholders to carefully read that definitive proxy statement, as it will contain important information. Information concerning Pinnacle and any other persons deemed participants in Pinnacle's solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the annual meeting will be available in Pinnacle's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting. Once Pinnacle's definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting becomes available, stockholders will be able to obtain, free of charge, copies of that statement and any other documents Pinnacle files with or furnishes to the Securities and Exchange Commission through the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov/.

Red Oak Partners, LLC

CONTACT: David Sandberg of Red Oak Partners, LLC, +1-212-614-8952,
dsandberg@redoakpartners.com

Web Site: http://www.redoakpartners.com/

Fusion Notifies NYSE Amex of Its Intention to Voluntarily Delist From the Exchange

NEW YORK, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fusion (NYSE Amex: FSN) today announced that it has notified the NYSE Amex Exchange of its intention to voluntarily withdraw its securities from listing on the NYSE Amex Exchange and to de-register from Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. The Company intends to file a notification on Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission after ten days pursuant to Rule 12d2-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is expected that the delisting will become effective ten days following the filing of the Form 25, and that Section 12(b) deregistration will become effective 90 days after filing. The Exchange had previously notified the Company of its intent to delist the Company's securities due to non-compliance with Sections 1003(a)(i), (a)(ii), (a)(iii), a(iv) and 1003(f)(v) of the Company Guide. However, the decision of an appeals panel who heard the Company's appeal of the Exchange's notice stayed delisting, subject to the Company's timely achievement of certain milestones established by the panel.

Notwithstanding the Company's intention to delist from the NYSE Amex Exchange and to de-register from Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, the Company intends to continue to file periodic reports (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) under the Exchange Act.

The Company decided to withdraw its securities from listing on the Exchange and to de-register from Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act for the following reasons:

a) The costs to the Company to remain listed on the Exchange have become overly burdensome given the Company's mandate to achieve profitability through the continued reduction of expenses other than those required to manage and grow its core business. b) While the Company was committed to achieving the Panel's milestones for continued listing on the Exchange, and has made substantial progress in meeting the Panel's requirements, the Company has determined that it must focus its resources on its initiatives to reach profitability, and in so doing may not be able to achieve all of the Panel's milestones within the required timeframe. c) The Panel has indicated that it would not consider an extension of time in which to achieve the milestones. d) In the absence of a listing on a national securities exchange, the Company does not qualify for continued registration under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.

The Company has applied to FINRA for its securities to be quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board and its application is currently pending. The Company looks forward to listing of its securities on the OTCBB; however, there is no assurance that its listing application will be approved. The Company anticipates that following delisting from the NYSE Amex, its securities will trade in over the counter markets without interruption.

Commenting on the voluntary action, Matthew Rosen, Chief Executive Officer, said, "We believe that our decision will result in significant cost savings and is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce expenses as we work toward achieving profitability. The Company is dedicated to maintaining complete transparency in all aspects of the business and will continue to file SEC reports so that shareholders will be fully informed. Further, the Company intends to maintain an independent Board of Directors and independent Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees to ensure appropriate corporate governance. Fusion is firmly focused on building its core business and looks forward to improved results in the months ahead."

About Fusion:

Fusion is a new breed of communications carrier, dedicated to providing a full range of advanced, IP-based voice and data solutions to corporate and carrier customers worldwide. The Company provides hosted IP-PBX applications, SIP trunking services, voice traffic termination, private networks, Internet access and a full suite of enhanced features and services.

For more information, please go to http://www.fusiontel.com/

Statements in this Press Release that are not purely historical facts, including statements regarding Fusion's beliefs, expectations, intentions or strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, introduction of products in a timely fashion, market acceptance of new products, cost increases, fluctuations in and obsolescence of inventory, price and product competition, availability of labor and materials, development of new third-party products and techniques that render Fusion's products obsolete, delays in obtaining regulatory approvals, potential product recalls and litigation. Risk factors, cautionary statements and other conditions which could cause Fusion's actual results to differ from management's current expectations are contained in Fusion's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available through http://www.sec.gov/.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050705/NYTU073LOGO ) FUSION Philip Turits, Treasurer CONTACT: 212-201-2407 pturits@fusiontel.com Damon Testaverde, Managing Director Network 1 Financial Securities 732-758-0991 ddtestaverde@netw1.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Fusion

CONTACT: Philip Turits, Treasurer of Fusion, +1-212-201-2407,
pturits@fusiontel.com; or Damon Testaverde, Managing Director of Network 1
Financial Securities, +1-732-758-0991, ddtestaverde@netw1.com

Web Site: http://www.fusiontel.com/

Jay-Z, Eminem and DJ Hero(TM) Join in Groundbreaking Collaboration to Bring New Music and DJ Culture to Gaming PlatformInnovative Partnership Includes Special Edition Featuring Music CDs from Both Artists

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jay-Z and Eminem - two of the music industry's most influential and successful artists - will join DJ Hero(TM), the highly-anticipated new game that is bringing DJ culture and new music genres including hip-hop, electronic, R&B and soul music to the successful Guitar Hero(R) platform, Activision Publishing, Inc. announced today.

Jay-Z and Eminem will contribute some of their popular songs to DJ Hero and will collaborate on a special branded edition of the game that will include an advanced version of the game's turntable controller, a metal traveling case that transforms into a performance-ready DJ stand and two exclusive music CD compilations featuring greatest hits and new mixes from each artist. Jay-Z and Eminem will both provide downloadable content later this year that will give DJ Hero fans fresh mixes of their material.

"Jay-Z and Eminem are innovators and they share a vision for expanding their genre by letting fans embrace technology and music in new and exciting ways to get the most out of the experience," said Dan Rosensweig, president and CEO of Guitar Hero. "Jay-Z and Eminem embody an entire generation and will continue to influence popular culture. Now their fans can experience what it's like to play the music, mix the music and compete with themselves and others in a game that expands with the user."

"A DJ has the ability to use music to control people's emotions and is responsible for the entire vibe of a room, a club or a party," said Jay-Z. "DJ Hero is the first video game that allows everyone to enjoy the unique experience of creating that environment."

"I came up doing freestyle battles on local stages with other MCs and DJs," said Eminem. "DJ'ing is an essential part of hip-hop and DJ Hero will give people all over the chance to experience the music from the other side of the turntables."

DJ Hero immerses fans into DJ culture and a sea of music as they take turns with their friends, scratching songs, playing along to the hottest tracks and ruling the party. The game's innovative turntable controller was created exclusively for the game and features familiar DJ tools including a fully-rotating turntable, sample buttons, effects dial and crossfader. Players master various DJ techniques as they play along to visual cues for scratching, blending, crossfading and sampling, and can also add their own creative spark by choosing to add a variety of effects, samples and scratches. Social expression is heightened with euphoric multiplayer gameplay where two DJs can battle competitively or have a player join in to emcee over any track in the game using any USB compatible microphone. Additionally, gamers can rock together as DJ Hero features DJ-guitar exclusive mixes played with a turntable controller and Guitar Hero(R) guitar controller.

DJ Hero is part of a highly anticipated fall video game lineup that includes Guitar Hero(R) 5 and Band Hero(TM), which will redefine how consumers interact with music. Through unique partnerships with some of the hottest rock, hip-hop and top 40 artists, these games are bringing more fun ways to explore, share and participate in music for millions of people around the world.

DJ Hero is being developed by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems and the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about DJ Hero, please visit djhero.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors and third-party developers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in integrating the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other factors identified in Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

"PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION" and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Used with Permission. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Eric Hollreiser, Vice President, Public Relations, GUITAR HERO,
+1-424-744-5784, Eric.hollreiser@activision.com

Web Site: http://www.activision.com/

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Advantest's New DDR3 Memory Test System Configuration Offers Industry's Highest Throughput, 256-DUT Parallel Test Capacity

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advantest Corporation , a leading supplier of automatic test equipment (ATE) to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide, today announced availability of its new, expanded configuration T5503 high-speed memory test system, boasting the industry's highest parallel test capability of up to 256 DDR3 devices -- double that of the previous model. The expanded configuration test system, known as the T5503 8448 Channel Test Head, is currently shipping.

-- High-Speed Memory Providers Demand High-Speed Test Equipment

Broadband communications are now widely used in households and businesses throughout the globe and expectations are growing for higher quality and larger capacity applications including video, audio, and on-line content. The demand for low-power, very high-speed memory to drive these applications is prompting the near-term transition from DDR2-SDRAM to DDR3-SDRAM. DDR3's increased performance, coupled with lower power requirements, promise to measurably enhance the capabilities of equipment such as PCs, notebooks and servers, as well as advanced consumer products such as game consoles and HDTV.

Accompanying this shift to DDR3-SDRAM is a corresponding requirement from device manufacturers for higher-speed and more accurate test capabilities, and an insistence on lowered costs for mass production of these new high-speed devices. Advantest's T5503 8448 Channel Test Head addresses these needs, delivering superior throughput and lowered test costs for high-speed manufacturing.

The new, expanded configuration of the T5503 reinforces Advantest's market leadership in the memory test solution arena by delivering a massively parallel 256 DUT test capacity and the industry's highest uptime and utilization. Coupled with Advantest's M6242 handler the T5503 provides a DDR3 test cell that delivers both performance and yield as well as lowest cost of volume production test.

-- Features and Benefits 1. Parallel test of up to 256 DDR3-SDRAM devices - The T5503 8448 Channel Test Head doubles the parallel test capacity of the earlier model T5503, making it an ideal test solution for volume production of high-speed memory. 2. Compatible with M6242 Dynamic Test Handler - Its compatibility with Advantest's most advanced test handler, the M6242, makes the T5503 part of a total solution for high-volume back-end test. 3. Optional configuration enables 256-DUT parallel test capacity for stacked DRAM - Bare-die stacking technology significantly increases the pin count of DDR3-SDRAM devices. An optional pin card is available for the expanded T5503 that preserves its 256-DUT parallel test capacity even for stacked high-speed DRAM -- Key Specifications Target Test Devices: DDR3-SDRAM, GDDR3, GDDR4, etc. Parallel Test Capacity: Max. 256 DUTs Maximum Test Speed: 3.2Gbps System pricing begins at $1.2M.

Note: information supplied in this release is correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change.

About Advantest

Advantest Corporation is the world's leading automatic test equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, and also produces electronic instruments and systems. A global company, Advantest has long offered total ATE solutions, and serves the industry in every component of semiconductor test: tester, handler, mechanical and electrical interfaces, and software. Its logic, memory, mixed-signal and RF testers and device handlers are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982, in the USA, and now has subsidiaries worldwide. Among them, Advantest America, Inc. is based in Santa Clara, CA., Advantest Europe GmbH is based in Munich, Germany, and Advantest Taiwan Inc. is based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. More information is available at http://www.advantest.com/

Advantest Corporation

CONTACT: Amy Gold, Advantest America, Inc., +1-212-850-6670,
a.gold@advantest.com

Web Site: http://www.advantest.com/

AT&T Names Esther Lee Senior Vice President Brand Marketing and Advertising

DALLAS, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T* today announced the appointment of Esther Lee as senior vice president-Brand Marketing and Advertising, AT&T Operations, Inc. In this newly created position, Lee will oversee all brand marketing and advertising creative and media strategy for the world's largest telecom company.

"We're pleased to have one of the top leaders in brand marketing and advertising join AT&T at a time when new mobile and Internet technologies are redefining how people communicate and connect," said Cathy Coughlin, senior executive vice president and global marketing officer, AT&T Inc. "Esther has an outstanding track record of global brand management, strategic execution and creative excellence, and she's a terrific addition to our leadership team."

Prior to joining AT&T, Lee served as Chief Executive Officer of North America and President of Global Brands for Euro RSCG Worldwide, where she was responsible for managing the network's 23 North American marketing and advertising services companies and 42 global brands. Previously, she served five years as Global Chief Creative Officer for The Coca-Cola Company where she led creative strategy and development of fully-integrated campaigns for global brands and the operating models to support their global application.

"As someone who believes in the power of brands to help drive shareholder value, I cannot think of a more exciting opportunity or a better time to lead this effort at AT&T," said Lee. "The pace of innovation in the industry and our leadership within it allow AT&T to provide a new kind of partnership between the brand and millions of people. I look forward to joining this Fortune 10 company in driving brand, creative and operational excellence in support of customer relationships at every touchpoint."

Lee will be based at AT&T headquarters in Dallas.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services, the nation's fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage worldwide, and the nation's leading high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of their three-screen integration strategy, AT&T operating companies are expanding their TV entertainment offerings. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

(C) 2009 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Yahoo!, the Yahoo! logos and other product and service names are the trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc.

Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Melissa Oakley, +1-312-751-3512, Melissa.Oakley@Fleishman.com,
for AT&T Inc.

Web Site: http://www.att.com/

Jedi Mind, Inc. Initiates Share Buy-Back

CARDIFF, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jedi Mind, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JEDM), announces a share buy-back of common stock in the open market to commence immediately. Pursuant to The Company's Initial Disclosure Document filed May 11th, 2009, the amount of shares trading in the public float totaled 6,585,011. The Company believes there are less than 1,5000,000 of these shares available to purchase in the market and will begin acquiring the available shares immediately. Jedi Mind, Inc. believes the stock is undervalued and it is in the best interest of The Company to commence a buy-back of shares to bring long-term shareholder value.

Jedi Mind, Inc. develops software for thought controlled technologies, allowing the user to interact with the computer and other machines through the power of the mind. The technology involves the use of a wireless headset, developed by our strategic partner, which detects brainwaves on both the conscious and non-conscious level. This revolutionary neural processing technology makes it possible for computers to interact directly with the human brain. The Company plans to create multiple video games that are controlled by the power of your mind, which will be sold individually or bundled with the wireless headset.

Safe Harbor:

From time to time, the Company may issue news releases that contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This material may contain statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statement provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any amendments thereto. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions, or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." "Forward-looking statements" are based upon expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated.

http://www.jedimindinc.com/

Jedi Mind, Inc.

CONTACT: Jedi Mind, Inc., +1-760-753-7163, Contact@JediMindInc.com

Web Site: http://www.jedimindinc.com/

Texas Instruments awards Junkins Scholarships to largest group ever35 students represent schools in eight US states and China

DALLAS, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Chairman, President and CEO, Rich Templeton recognized 35 recipients of the National Merit Jerry R. Junkins Scholarship at a luncheon on May 28 at the company's headquarters in Dallas. The Junkins Scholarships, named in honor of TI's former chairman, president and CEO, are awarded to National Merit(R) Program finalists who are sons or daughters of active, retired or deceased TI employees. This year's scholars, who represent the largest group since TI began awarding the scholarships in 1996, come from schools in eight U.S. states and China. They represent the most states ever and the first award to a student from an international school.

"I have no doubt that the intelligence, creativity and enthusiasm of the Junkins Scholarship winners will lead them to great success. It is encouraging to know the world will be in such capable hands in the future, and TI takes pride in honoring these outstanding students," Templeton said.

The 25 North Texas students who were honored for their academic accomplishments this year are:

Firas M. Abuzaid of Plano, Texas Academy of Math & Science in Denton; Reem Ali of Frisco, Plano East Senior High School; Sue Hyon Bae of Plano, Plano West Senior High School; Gregory A. Breaux of Richardson, Canyon Creek Christian Academy in Richardson; Bethany J. Burke of Allen, Allen High School; Ying Chin (Cassandra) Chen of McKinney, home-schooled; Jaclyn S. Chou of Richardson, Plano East Senior High School; Jennifer L. Davis of Plano, Trinity Christian Academy in Addison; Kevin N. Do of Murphy, Plano East Senior High School; Anne E. Duncan of Dallas, Episcopal School of Dallas; Deekshith "Abhiram" Gunturi of Plano, St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas; Bryan S. Ho of Plano, Texas Academy Math & Science; Xinyue (Lisa) Hu of Plano, Plano Senior High School; Srinivasa K. Kadamati of Plano, Plano East Senior High School; Ching-Yin (Nathan) Kwan of Plano, Plano West Senior High School; Eugene G. Lim of Plano, Plano Senior High School; Laindy Liu of Plano, Plano Senior High School; Shijia (Jessica) Liu of Plano, Plano Senior High School; Bo (Stephanie) Miao of Plano; Texas Academy of Math & Science; Aanika S. Patel of Richardson; Hockaday School in Dallas; Glendon C. Plumton of Dallas, Townview Center, Science and Engineering Magnet in Dallas; Mohao Xi of Plano, Texas Academy of Math & Science; Xiafei (Michelle) Ye of Plano, Texas Academy of Math & Science; Jeremy Ying of Plano, Plano Senior High School; and Arnold G. Zhang of Plano, Plano Senior High School.

The two honorees from Tucson, Arizona are Qian Tang, University High School and Diane Z. Wu, University High School.

The two honorees from Georgia include Govind M. Krishnan of Marietta, George Walton Comprehensive High School in Marietta, and Dorothy J. Longley of Atlanta, The Westminster Schools in Atlanta.

Other honorees include Benjamin S. Chalfin of Ellicott City, Maryland, Centennial City High School in Ellicott City; Yifeng (Frank) Huang of Amherst, New Hampshire, Kent School in Kent, Connecticut; Yiran Lin of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Freedom High School in Bethlehem; Elizabeth L. Plaster of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Whitefish Bay High School; Anna G. Plyler of Seneca, South Carolina, Seneca High School, and Jessica Xu of Shanghai, China, Shanghai High School International Division.

Each year, less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide achieve the status of National Merit(R) Scholarship Program Semifinalist. Students are selected for the awards based on their scores on the 2005 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, grades, leadership abilities, writing skills, extracurricular activities and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

"This year's winners are exceptionally bright and driven," Templeton said. "Among the group are gifted writers, deep thinkers, skilled artists and talented musicians. Several are multilingual and technology-savvy and all are active in their schools and communities. They plan to study fields as varied as engineering, biology, architecture and psychology. They will be our future physicians, scientists and leaders."

TI funds the scholarships in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, a private, not-for-profit organization.

Note to editor: Individual and group photos are available upon request.

Note to editor: Following is a listing of the honorees by region, high school and school district (where applicable):

NORTH TEXAS Allen High School, Allen ISD Bethany J. Burke of Allen Canyon Creek Christian Academy, Richardson Gregory A. Breaux of Richardson Episcopal School of Dallas Anne E. Duncan of Dallas Hockaday School, Dallas Aanika S. Patel of Richardson Plano East Senior High School, Plano ISD Reem Ali of Frisco Jaclyn S. Chou of Richardson Kevin N. Do of Murphy Srinivasa K. Kadamati of Plano Plano Senior High School, Plano ISD Xinyue (Lisa) Hu of Plano Eugene G. Lim of Plano Laindy Liu of Plano Shijia (Jessica) Liu of Plano Jeremy Ying of Plano Arnold G. Zhang of Plano Plano West Senior High School, Plano ISD Sue Hyon Bae of Plano Ching-Yin (Nathan) Kwan of Plano St. Mark's School of Texas, Dallas Deekshith "Abhiram" Gunturi of Plano Townview Center, Science and Engineering Magnet, Dallas Glendon C. Plumton of Dallas Texas Academy of Math & Science, Denton Firas M. Abuzaid of Plano Bryan S. Ho of Plano Bo (Stephanie) Miao of Plano Mohao Xi of Plano Xiafei (Michelle) Ye of Plano Trinity Christian Academy, Addison Jennifer L. Davis of Plano Home-schooled Ying Chin (Cassandra) Chen of McKinney TUCSON, ARIZONA University High School, Tucson Unified School District Qian Tang of Tucson Diane Z. Wu of Tucson GEORGIA George Walton Comprehensive High School, Cobb County School District Govind M. Krishnan of Marietta The Westminster Schools, Atlanta, GA Dorothy J. Longley of Atlanta MARYLAND Centennial City High School, Howard County Public Schools Benjamin S. Chalfin of Ellicott City NEW HAMPSHIRE Kent School, Kent, CT Yifeng (Frank) Huang of Amherst, NH PENNSYLVANIA Freedom High School, Bethlehem Area School District Yiran Lin of Bethlehem SOUTH CAROLINA Seneca High School, Oconee County School District Anna G. Plyler of Seneca WISCONSIN Whitefish Bay High School, Whitefish Bay School District Elizabeth L. Plaster of Whitefish Bay CHINA Shanghai High School International Division Jessica Xu of Shanghai About Texas Instruments

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Exclusivité mondiale : France Télévisions, en partenariat avec Microsoft, Inlet Technologies et Level 3 Communications, diffuse en haute définition et en direct sur le Web le tournoi Roland Garros

PARIS et LES ULIS, France, May 29 /PRNewswire/ --

- Le tournoi international français de tennis, qui a lieu à Roland Garros du 24 mai au 7 juin 2009, sera l'objet de la toute première application de la technologie IIS7 Live Smooth Streaming (version bÃªta) de Microsoft, encodée dans la plate-forme de diffusion en flux en direct Spinnaker(TM) 7000 d'Inlet Technologies et diffusée sur le réseau de diffusion de contenu (CDN) de Level 3 Communications pour offrir des diffusions en flux de haute qualité en direct sur le Web.

Le diffuseur en titre du tournoi de Roland Garros, France Télévisions, en partenariat avec Microsoft, Intel Technologies et Level 3 Communications, offre gratuitement, et en exclusivité sur les sites Web france2.fr, france3.fr et france4.fr, la diffusion en direct et en haute définition (720p) du tournoi de tennis de Roland Garros, aussi diffusé sur les chaînes de télévision France 2, France 3 et France 4.

Pour la cinquième année, France Télévisions diffuse des matchs de Roland Garros sur le Web en utilisant le Windows Media Player de Microsoft. Pour la première fois cette année, les flux de données vidéo de sept matchs simultanés seront disponibles gratuitement sur application Silverlight.

Pour l'édition 2009 de Roland Garros, France Télévisions réalise une première mondiale en offrant une diffusion télévisée en flux haute définition aux utilisateurs du Web sur les sites de France Télévisions, aussi présentés en haute définition, grâce aux technologies IIS7 Live Smooth Streaming et Silverlight. Smooth Streaming est une méthode de diffusion de média qui améliore la qualité de distribution et est conçue pour éviter toute interruption dans le flux de diffusion en faisant varier la qualité en temps réel selon des facteurs tels que la disponibilité de la bande passante ou le pourcentage d'utilisation de l'unité centrale de l'ordinateur du client.

Un lecteur vidéo numérique authentique

Grâce aux encodeurs de diffusion en direct Spinnaker(TM) 7000 d'Inlet Technologies et de son système de gestion de vidéos sur demande Armada(TM), compatible avec Smooth Streaming, les utilisateurs du Web seront en mesure de profiter de diffusions HD en direct et de bénéficier des avantages d'un DVR (pause, retour de quelques heures, etc.) sans coupures, sans mise en mémoire tampon, et sans autres interruptions de visionnement. Le format HD 720p correspond à 720 lignes affichées progressivement 25 fois par seconde, ce qui donne une résolution de 1 280x720 pixels.

Une facilité d'accès sans égal

Smooth Streaming utilise le téléchargement traditionnel de fichiers HTTP pour obtenir une connexion facile aux flux de données vidéo, en passant à travers les pare-feu comme s'ils n'étaient qu'une simple page Web. Les flux de données vidéo peuvent aussi Ãªtre cachés dans les serveurs actuels du réseau global de diffusion de contenu de Level 3 afin de permettre une diffusion massive du service sur le Web. Tout ce processus est supervisé à partir du centre des opérations de diffusion de Level 3. Cette diffusion en flux en direct a été rendue possible par la bonne collaboration technologique entre Level 3, Inlet Technologies et Microsoft.

L'application Silverlight, conçue pour lire les flux de données, est capable de détecter automatiquement que les flux du CDN de Level 3 sont disponibles et peut basculer de l'un à l'autre sans interruption. Silverlight peut aussi moduler la qualité du flux selon l'état de l'ordinateur du client. Cela signifie que les utilisateurs du Web qui disposent de connexions à large bande peuvent profiter d'images HD 720p, tandis que les utilisateurs qui ont de faibles connexions ou des ordinateurs moins puissants reçoivent un flux qui convient mieux à la qualité de leur connexion.

Une forte expérience en gestion d'évènements assure le bon déroulement

En créant un environnement de diffusion et grâce à une surveillance continue des signaux d'émission vidéo, des encodeurs et de la diffusion sur le Web, France Télévisions et Level 3 sont en mesure de répondre de façon dynamique à tout problème qui pourrait survenir. Cela assure que le produit en ligne se rapproche le plus près possible de celui présenté à la télévision.

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<< Il y a deux ans, France Télévisions était la première chaîne de télévision française à diffuser un évènement sportif en haute définition sur DTT lors du << Tour de France 2007 >>. France Télévisions est aujourd'hui très heureuse de diffuser sur le Web la transmission télévisuelle de Roland Garros en direct et en haute définition pour la première fois de l'histoire du tournoi international français de tennis >>, a déclaré Laurent Souloumiac, directeur de France Télévisions Interactive. << Grâce à ces transmissions HD de Roland Garros sur les sites Web france2.fr, france3.fr et france4.fr, France Télévisions innove encore une fois et crée une nouvelle qualité de visionnement pour les grands évènements sportifs. >>

Thomas Serval, directeur de la division Plateformes et écosystèmes de Microsoft France a déclaré, << Nous sommes ravis d'avoir de nouveau l'occasion de travailler avec France Télévisions Interactive et d'offrir cette expérience multimédia unique aux utilisateurs français du Web. Pendant les Jeux Olympiques de 2008, ils avaient déjà établi la norme en offrant, avec Silverlight, un accès sur le Web à 15 canaux de vidéos qui diffusaient simultanément depuis Pékin, avec des fonctions avancées, telles que l'image dans l'image qui affiche deux flux vidéo en mÃªme temps. Aujourd'hui, le site Web france2.fr consacré à Roland Garros innove de nouveau et établit de nouvelles normes avec la diffusion de qualité HD sur le Web, rendue possible grâce aux technologies Silverlight et IIS7 Live Smooth Streaming. >>

<< Nous poursuivons le développement de notre gamme de solutions de distribution de vidéos en ligne afin de continuer à offrir la qualité et la portée que nos clients demandent ; il est important pour nous d'offrir à nos clients une large gamme de solutions de lecteurs de médias. La conception de Smooth Streaming de Microsoft est un ajout important pour l'industrie et permet l'augmentation du visionnement de vidéos haute définition en ligne >>, a déclaré Rob Houghton, vice-président, Services de contenu européen chez Level 3 Communications. << Avec une réputation de longue date comme leader et utilisateur d'avant-garde des nouvelles technologies, Level 3 est ravie de soutenir cet important évènement et cette démonstration technique. >>

<< Nous sommes honorés de faire partie intégrante de ce tout premier évènement Smooth Streaming en direct, qui marquera certainement une étape technologique importante dans l'industrie des médias de diffusion >>, a affirmé Neal Page, PDG d'Inlet Technologies. << Cela représente un exemple important de la façon dont Inlet Technologies, en collaboration avec des partenaires stratégiques tels que Level 3 et Microsoft, peut offrir la meilleure qualité possible de visionnement aux amateurs de sports du monde entier. >>

Ã€ propos de Silverlight 2

Silverlight est un logiciel additionnel (plug-in) multi navigateur et multiplateforme qui offre aux utilisateurs du Web de nouvelles expériences multimédia riches. Silverlight 2 présente une gamme de nouvelles fonctionnalités et de nouveaux outils qui facilitera la collaboration entre les concepteurs et les développeurs, leur permettant d'offrir aux utilisateurs une expérience plus interactive, mieux sécurisée et visuellement plus confortable. Microsoft apportera aussi un soutien aux communautés Open Source en finançant un logiciel additionnel pour Silverlight dans l'environnement de développement Eclipse. Microsoft offrira aussi de nouveaux contrôles aux développeurs via le Silverlight Control Pack (SCP), qui fait partie de la Microsoft Permissive License (Ms-PL).

Silverlight 2.0 est gratuit, mesure 4,68 MB, s'installe en 10 secondes et fonctionne sur PC et sur MAC avec Windows Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 1.5, 2, 3, Safari et sur les plateformes Linux, FreeBSD et Solaris dans la version Open Source, appelée Moonlight.

Pour vérifier si vous pouvez installer Silverlight sur votre ordinateur, consultez le site http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/resources/install.aspx#sysreq

Pour obtenir d'autres exemples d'applications de Silverlight, consultez le site http://silverlight.net/Showcase/

Ã€ propos de France Télévisions Interactive

France Télévisions Interactive (FTVI) est responsable de toutes les activités sur le Web de France Télévisions, le télédiffuseur public français. FTVI conçoit ses sites Web, ses télétextes et ses applications de télévision interactive. FTVI offre aussi des services mobiles sur le Web et gère plusieurs projets de télévision pour les téléphones mobiles par l'entremise de la télévision IP. FTVI est aussi le rédacteur de ses services vidéo-sur-demande (VOD) et télé-sur-demande (TVOD).

Ã€ propos d'Inlet Technologies

Inlet Technologies est le principal fournisseur de solutions de codage avancées, dotant les nouveaux réseaux de médias inédits. Les solutions d'Inlet produisent rapidement et efficacement des vidéos de qualité inégalée. Inlet donne aux créateurs de contenus, programmateurs et diffuseurs les moyens de gagner en efficacité, de réduire les coÃ»ts et de diffuser des vidéos de qualité supérieure sur tout réseau IP. Les solutions Inlet sont idéales pour des applications telles que la transmission en temps réel de qualité professionnelle, l'encodage Blu-ray, la vidéo-sur-demande, la vidéo sur le Web, les épreuves de tournage et l'archivage numériques. La clientèle d'Inlet, qui compte notamment MLB.com, Modern Video et Microsoft, est en mesure d'étendre son public et de générer de nouvelles sources de revenus à partir de ses précieux contenus. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, consultez le site www.inlethd.com.

Ã€ propos de Level 3 Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq : LVLT) est un prestataire international de premier plan de services de communication sur fibres. Ses clients, de grandes entreprises, des sociétés de diffusion de contenus, des grossistes et des administrations publiques, font confiance à Level 3 pour fournir des services de qualité inégalée dans le secteur, alliant extensibilité et qualité, et offrir une valeur grâce à un réseau à fibres optiques de bout en bout. Level 3 propose une gamme de services urbains et longue distance, notamment le transport, les données, l'Internet, la diffusion de contenu et la voix. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le www.Level3.com.

Ã€ propos de Microsoft :

Fondée en 1975, Microsoft (cotée au NASDAQ sous le symbole MSFT) est le leader mondial du logiciel. La société développe et commercialise une large gamme de logiciels, d'accessoires et de services à usage professionnel et personnel. La mission de Microsoft consiste à mettre son expertise, sa capacité d'innovation et la passion qui l'anime au service des ambitions et de la créativité de ses clients et partenaires, afin de faire de la technologie leur meilleure alliée dans l'expression de leur potentiel. Créée en 1983, Microsoft France emploie plus de 1 200 personnes. Eric Boustouller en est le président depuis le 1er février 2005.

Level 3 Communications, Inc.

Emmanuelle Dang de FTVI, +33-(0)1-56-22-60-76, emmanuelle.dang@francetv.fr ; ou Jennifer Faircloth d'Inlet Technologies, jennifer.faircloth@inlethd.com ; ou Shawn Ramsey de Crossroads Public Relations, +1-919-621-0737, inlet@crossroadspr.com ; ou Hannah Britt de Level 3 Communications, Inc., +44-207-954-2128, hannah.britt@level3.com ; ou Christophe Bonnot de Microsoft France, +33-(0)1-69-86-47-39, cbonnot@microsoft.com ; ou Ghislain Garesse, +33-(0)1-56-03-12-22, ou Pely Mendy, +33-(0)1-56-03-12-29, tous deux d'I&E Consultants, microsoft@i-e.fr ; Logo : http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990721/LVLTLOGO, Photo : http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090528/LA23645

Pure Play Music et WSA Distributing s'associent pour éliminer le besoin d'avoir un lecteur MP3

SAN DIEGO, May 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Pure Play Music, Ltd., (Pink Sheets : PPML) (<< Pure Play >>) et WSA Distributing s'associent pour lancer un service de téléchargement de musique d'un nouveau genre qui offre du contenu provenant d'artistes nouveaux et émergents. Selon les termes de l'accord, WSA agira en tant que fournisseur exclusif de Pure Play pour les mémoires flash microSD et pour la distribution en NA. WSA et Pure Play ont développé ensemble un système automatisé pour flasher de la musique sur des cartes microSD qui leur permet d'offrir de la musique sur une base régionale et/ou locale. Les abonnés au mobile recevront une carte microSD lors de l'achat de certains terminaux mobiles, ou ils pourront choisir d'ajouter un pack accessoire de musique lors de l'achat de tout téléphone pouvant jouer de la musique. Dans chaque cas, l'utilisateur recevra 100 morceaux sans DRM (digital rights management, gestion des droits numériques), et pourra souscrire au service mensuel qui permet à l'abonné de télécharger jusqu'à 20 morceaux par mois pour moins de 5 USD. Le premier de plusieurs opérateurs américains lancera le service la première semaine de juillet 2009.

Pure Play et WSA voient le programme comme un événement clé dans la transition des lecteurs MP3 aux téléphones portables pour les propriétaires de ces derniers. << Avec plus de 50 % des terminaux mobiles pouvant jouer de la musique, il n'est à présent plus nécessaire de transporter deux appareils >>, a déclaré Rick Sterger, directeur de l'exploitation chez Pure Play Music. Avec la conception de ce programme, les deux sociétés pensent pouvoir informer les utilisateurs sur les capacités musicales des terminaux mobiles sur le point de vente. Elles prévoient que la quasi-totalité des acheteurs d'un terminal mobile sortiront de la boutique de leur opérateur avec 50 chansons, prÃªtes à Ãªtre jouées, sur leur téléphone.

Pure Play est une infrastructure de musique complète qui permet à un artiste de commercialiser lui-mÃªme sa propre musique. A travers son réseau de distribution étendu et unique, Pure Play a présenté un système qui va complètement modifier la façon dont les artistes émergents et indépendants, sans label, parviendront à ce que leur musique soit jouée commercialement. Pure Play permet aux artistes indépendants d'accéder à de nouveaux canaux de distribution importants afin de présenter leur musique au public, et de la monétiser. Grâce à nos partenariats exclusifs qui contrôlent la majorité des besoins de musique en magasin dans le monde, nous permettons à la musique d'Ãªtre diffusée auprès de millions de personnes, et nous croyons à la monétisation de musique à grande échelle.

WSA est un fournisseur leader de services à valeur ajoutée pour les communications sans fil. WSA effectuera un préchargement des téléphones avec du contenu exclusif d'artistes émergents de Pure Play Music. WSA est un fournisseur qui a les qualités et les capacités d'une grande entreprise, mais qui conserve la flexibilité, l'attention au détail et la réactivité d'une petite entreprise. Son dévouement pour Ãªtre un fournisseur de technologie et d'innovations de pointe est la raison principale qui a permis cette relation. Son site de San Diego dispose de trois lignes d'assemblage, il est en mesure de flasher plus d'un million de terminaux mobiles par mois. L'introduction de notre capacité de distribution de médias la première du genre augmentera l'aptitude de Pure Play à pénétrer de nouveaux marchés et à redéfinir les industries existantes.

Pure Play Music, Ltd.

Richard Labrum de Pure Play Music, Ltd., +1-619-471-4097, rich@pureplaymusic.com

Alcatel-Lucent: Annual Shareholders' Meeting of May 29, 2009

PARIS, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) annual ordinary and extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on May 29, 2009 approved all the proposed resolutions. Shareholders present or represented by proxy had in the aggregate a total of 1,152.6 million shares, which represented a quorum of 51.008 per cent.

The Shareholders' Meeting thus approved the 2008 financial and consolidated statements.

For 2008, there was no dividend distribution.

The appointments as Directors of Mr. Stuart E. Eizenstat, Mr. Louis R. Hughes, Mr. Jean C. Monty, and Mr. Olivier Piou have been ratified. They were decided by the Board meeting held on December 11, 2008. All four have been appointed for the remaining term of office of the Directors they replace, i.e., for a period expiring at the end of the Shareholders' Meeting called to approve the financial statements of fiscal year ended on December 31, 2009.

The terms of office of Ms. Sylvia Jay and Mr. Jean-Cyril Spinetta, which expired today, have been renewed for a 4-year period.

The Shareholders' Meeting will be available for replay from Saturday, May 30, 2009 on Alcatel-Lucent's Investor pages at: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/investors.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions that to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Régine Coqueran, Tel: +33-(0)1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations: Rémi Thomas, Tel: +33-(0)1-40-76-50-61, remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com; Tom Bevilacqua, Tel: +1-908-582-7998, bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +33-(0)1-40-76-49-80, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

Wolfenstein 3D(R) Coming to Xbox Live(R) Arcade and PLAYSTATION(R)NetworkClassic title players to earn instant upgrades for use in id software's upcoming, Wolfenstein, due August 4th

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Activision Publishing and id Software announced today the legendary first-person action title, the original Wolfenstein 3D(R) will be available for download on June 3 on Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and June 4 on PLAYSTATION(R)Network for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)). The famed title that created an entire video game genre, Wolfenstein 3D offers players a chance to experience the intensity of escaping from Castle Wolfenstein all over again. Classic enemies like Hans Grosse and Mecha-Hitler await players in the six episodes that span 60 levels. Wolfenstein 3D is rated M by the ESRB for Animated Blood and Gore and Animated Violence.

Gamers taking the challenge to defeat the twisted Nazi regime also will earn accolades and be awarded gold for customizable weapon upgrades in id Software's all new, Wolfenstein(TM). The newest addition to the famed blockbuster franchise, Wolfenstein is scheduled to be on store shelves on August 4 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC and is rated M by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Language.

About id Software

id - defined by Freud as the primal section of the human psyche; id Software, located in Mesquite, Texas, was founded in 1991. From inception to present day, id Software has relentlessly provided technical, design and artistic leadership as an independent game developer and technology provider. Transcending the games industry, id's iconic brands such as Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE and Enemy Territory have become staples of popular culture for generations of gamers. More information on id Software can be found at http://www.idsoftware.com/.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com/.

(C) 2009 Id Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Wolfenstein is a trademark and ID is a registered trademark of Id Software, Inc. in the United States and some other countries. Activision is registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Windows and Games for Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Activision Publishing

CONTACT: Robert Taylor, Publicist for Activision, Inc., +1-310-496-5206,
rtaylor@activision.com

Web Site: http://www.activision.com/
http://www.idsoftware.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/007396.html

Alcatel-Lucent: Annual Shareholders' Meeting of May 29, 2009

PARIS, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) annual ordinary and extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on May 29, 2009 approved all the proposed resolutions. Shareholders present or represented by proxy had in the aggregate a total of 1,152.6 million shares, which represented a quorum of 51.008 per cent.

The Shareholders' Meeting thus approved the 2008 financial and consolidated statements.

For 2008, there was no dividend distribution.

The terms of office of Ms. Sylvia Jay and Mr. Jean-Cyril Spinetta, which expired today, have been renewed for a 4-year period.

The Shareholders' Meeting will be available for replay from Saturday, May 30, 2009 on Alcatel-Lucent's Investor pages at: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/investors.

About Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent

CONTACT: Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Regine Coqueran, Tel:
+33-(0)1-40-76-49-24, regine.coqueran@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent
Investor Relations: Remi Thomas, Tel: +33-(0)1-40-76-50-61,
remi.thomas@alcatel-lucent.com; Tom Bevilacqua, Tel: +1-908-582-7998,
bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +33-(0)1-40-76-49-80,
alucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153,
dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

More 3G Wireless Coverage for Lancaster, California ResidentsNew Verizon Wireless cell site also adds capacity to stay ahead of demand for calls, email and text

IRVINE, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles County residents, businesses and visitors are enjoying improved service thanks to a new Verizon Wireless cell site. The site expands 3G wireless coverage in western Lancaster, in the vicinity of Antelope Valley College. The increase in network coverage and capacity means more calls, emails, text and picture messages for locals, plus expanded wireless access to the web.

Verizon Wireless invested over $600 million in California during 2008 to enhance service and coverage. Nationally, the company has invested more than $48 billion in its network since it was formed in 2000. The result is the nation's largest, most reliable 3G network that powers services such as Mobile Broadband and email.

Businesses of any size can tap into the power of Mobile Broadband. The service allows users to connect to the Internet wirelessly while on the go to download music over-the-air, and access e-mail or corporate data. For example, customers can download a small 1 megabyte PowerPoint(R) presentation in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.

Small business owners interested in Mobile Broadband, and other wireless solutions, can visit http://smallbusiness.vzw.com/ where they will find:

-- An online forum to share experiences and connect with other business owners -- Access to Small Business Specialists in each Verizon Wireless store -- Discounts and promotions to help businesses stretch their budgets -- Summaries of mobile solutions like email, wireless Internet and Push to Talk service -- 24/7 tech support

Verizon Wireless tests its network and those of its competitors. The company determines if voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Nationally, Verizon Wireless' real-life test men and women drive 91 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually. They drive on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and streets in high-population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 80 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/

CenturyTel and EMBARQ Receive All Necessary State Approvals for MergerOnly FCC Approval Remains

MONROE, La. and OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenturyTel, Inc. and EMBARQ today announced that CenturyTel's pending acquisition of EMBARQ has received approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. The merger now has received all necessary approvals from the states in which CenturyTel and EMBARQ provide local service. The only remaining regulatory approval required to complete the transaction is that of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

"Receiving approval from these final two states is an important step, and we will remain engaged with the FCC with the goal of gaining approval of the merger as expeditiously as possible," said Glen F. Post III, CenturyTel's chairman and chief executive officer. "State regulators are now unanimous in recognizing that this transaction is in the public interest."

"Upon FCC approval, we will create a new leading communications company, which will have the scale and financial strength to deliver a compelling portfolio of communications services targeted to benefit customers across our markets," said Tom Gerke, EMBARQ's chief executive officer. "Importantly, the merger will be completed without adding any incremental debt to the combined company and will provide the fiscal stability to offer customers consistent quality service."

In addition to obtaining all necessary state regulatory approvals, CenturyTel and EMBARQ have already received the approvals of their respective shareholders, who overwhelmingly approved all proposals related to the merger on Jan. 27, 2009. On Nov. 24, 2008, the companies received early termination of the waiting period required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.

Combined, CenturyTel and EMBARQ will have approximately 7.5 million access lines, more than two million broadband customers and more than 400,000 video subscribers, based on data as of March 31, 2009.

About CenturyTel

CenturyTel is a leading provider of communications, high-speed Internet and entertainment services in small-to-mid-size cities through our broadband and fiber transport networks. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CenturyTel delivers advanced communications with a personal touch to customers in 25 states. Visit us at http://www.centurytel.com/.

About EMBARQ

Embarq Corporation , headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., offers a complete suite of communications services. EMBARQ has operations in 18 states and is in the Fortune 500(R) list of America's largest corporations. For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services that includes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speed Internet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network(R) -- all on one monthly bill. For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible and integrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be more productive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolio includes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class High Speed Internet, wireless, satellite TV from DIRECTV(R), enhanced data network services, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services. For more information, visit embarq.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for the historical and factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements as to the expected benefits of the acquisition such as efficiencies, cost savings, enhanced revenues, growth potential, market profile and financial strength, and the competitive ability and position of the combined company, and other statements identified by words such as "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans," and similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including receipt of required approvals by regulatory agencies, the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the acquisition cannot be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of EMBARQ operations into CenturyTel will be greater than expected, the ability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel, the impact of regulatory, competitive and technological changes and other risk factors relating to our industry as detailed from time to time in each of CenturyTel's and EMBARQ's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). There can be no assurance regarding the timing of the consummation of the merger or that the proposed acquisition will in fact be consummated. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Unless legally required, CenturyTel and EMBARQ undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CenturyTel, Inc.

CONTACT: Analysts & Investors, Tony Davis, +1-318-388-9525,
tony.davis@centurytel.com, or Media, Annmarie Sartor, +1-318-388-9671,
annmarie.sartor@centurytel.com, both of CenturyTel, Inc.; or Analysts &
Investors, Kevin Olin, 1-866-591-1964, investorrelations@embarq.com, or Media,
Debra Peterson, +1-913-323-4881, Debra.D.Peterson@embarq.com, both of EMBARQ

Web Site: http://www.centurytel.com/

El Salvador's Fixed and Mobile Data Markets will Double by 2014, Pyramid Research Finds

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 29 /PRNewswire/ --

El Salvador's fixed and mobile data markets will double in size by 2014 as mobile data services, fixed broadband, and pay-TV drive growth, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).

Communications Markets in El Salvador offers a precise, incisive profile of the country's converged telecommunications, media, and technology sectors based on proprietary data from our research in the Salvadorian market. The 28-page report provides detailed competitive analysis of both the fixed and mobile sectors, tracks the market shares of technologies and services, and monitors the introduction and spread of new technologies such as WiMax, IPTV, and VoIP. This executive study provides a comprehensive view of the Salvadorian communications market by analyzing key trends, evaluating near-term opportunities, and assessing upcoming risks and factors. Download an excerpt of this report here: http://www.pyr.com/downloads.htm?id=18&SC=PR052909_CIRELS

El Salvador ranks 12th in Latin America in terms of market size, with the telecom industry expected to generate US$1.5 billion in 2009, notes Jose Magana, analyst and author of the report. "Mobile services and broadband have been the engine for growth with penetration of the population closing at 100 percent and 2 percent, respectively, in 2008," he says. "Pyramid expects that the Salvadorian telecommunications markets will see most growth from mobile data services, fixed broadband, and pay-TV, all of which are underpenetrated segments as of 2009," he adds.

Data services will grow at a CAGR of 21 percent over the next five years with both fixed and mobile broadband posting double-digit expansion over the forecast period. "Mobile data services is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.6 percent over the next five years, thanks to infotainment services such as music, ringtones, mobile video, and mobile Internet," Magana comments. "Pyramid anticipates operators will focus their efforts on promoting data services as 3G handsets will account for 36 percent of the total base by 2014 from 4 percent in 2009," he says.

The fixed market is showing steady signs of transformation toward broadband. "Broadband penetration will advance from 3.0 percent in 2009 to 7.7 percent in 2014, driven by a constant price decline pushed by the uptake of bundled packages," says Magana. The report finds that fixed operators are promoting triple and quadruple plays to encourage adoption and increase loyalty.

Communications Markets in El Salvador is part of Pyramid Research's Latin America Country Intelligence Report Series. Pyramid Research's premium Country Intelligence Reports are the industry's best available analysis on market trends, regulatory environments, and competitive dynamics for 60 countries worldwide.

Download an excerpt of this report here: http://www.pyr.com/downloads.htm?id=18&SC=PR052909_CIRELS

Communications Markets in El Salvador is priced at US$990 and can be purchased online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRELSALVADOR.htm?sc=PR052909_CIRELS or through Dave Williams via email at dave.williams@pyr.com or telephone at +1-858-485-8870.

For more information about Pyramid Research's products and services, please visit www.pyr.com or contact us at info@pyr.com.

About Pyramid Research

Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com) offers practical solutions to the complex demands our clients face in the telecommunications, media and technology industries. Our analysis is uniquely positioned at the intersection of emerging markets, emerging technologies and emerging business models, powered by the bottom-up methodology of our market forecasts for over 100 countries-a distinction that has remained unmatched for more than 25 years. As the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network, Pyramid Research works with Heavy Reading, providing the communications industry's most comprehensive market data, trusted research and insightful technology analysis.

About Light Reading

Founded in 2000, Light Reading (www.lightreading.com) is the leading online media, research, and focused event company serving the US$3 trillion worldwide communications market. Lightreading.com is the ultimate source for technology and financial analysis of the communications industry, leading the media sector in terms of traffic, content, and reputation. Light Reading's research arms, Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research, provide the most comprehensive communications research, market data, and technology analysis in close to 100 markets around the world. Light Reading produces nearly 20 targeted communications events including TelcoTV, Ethernet Expo New York and Ethernet Expo London, The Tower Summit @ CTIA, and Optical Expo, as well as focused one-day events tailored for cable, mobile, and wireline executives. Light Reading was acquired by United Business Media in August 2005 and operates as a unit of TechWeb.

About TechWeb

TechWeb (http://techweb.com/aboutus), the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3 million* business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events, Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat, and VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, and Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services including next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than US$2.5 billion.

*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on number of monthly connections

About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists - with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com.

Press contact: Jennifer Baker +1-617-871-1910 jbaker@pyr.com

Pyramid Research

Jennifer Baker, +1-617-871-1910, jbaker@pyr.com

El Salvador's Fixed and Mobile Data Markets will Double by 2014, Pyramid Research Finds

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- El Salvador's fixed and mobile data markets will double in size by 2014 as mobile data services, fixed broadband, and pay-TV drive growth, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (http://www.pyr.com/), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (http://www.lightreading.com/).

El Salvador ranks 12th in Latin America in terms of market size, with the telecom industry expected to generate $1.5 billion in 2009, notes Jose Magana, analyst and author of the report. "Mobile services and broadband have been the engine for growth with penetration of the population closing at 100 percent and 2 percent, respectively, in 2008," he says. "Pyramid expects that the Salvadorian telecommunications markets will see most growth from mobile data services, fixed broadband, and pay-TV, all of which are underpenetrated segments as of 2009," he adds.

Download an excerpt of this report here: http://www.pyr.com/downloads.htm?id=18&SC=PR052909_CIRELS

Communications Markets in El Salvador is priced at $990 and can be purchased online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRELSALVADOR.htm?sc=PR052909_CIRELS or through Dave Williams via email at dave.williams@pyr.com or telephone at +1 858-485-8870.

For more information about Pyramid Research's products and services, please visit http://www.pyr.com/ or contact us at info@pyr.com.

About Pyramid Research

Pyramid Research (http://www.pyr.com/) offers practical solutions to the complex demands our clients face in the telecommunications, media and technology industries. Our analysis is uniquely positioned at the intersection of emerging markets, emerging technologies and emerging business models, powered by the bottom-up methodology of our market forecasts for over 100 countries-a distinction that has remained unmatched for more than 25 years. As the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network, Pyramid Research works with Heavy Reading, providing the communications industry's most comprehensive market data, trusted research and insightful technology analysis.

About Light Reading

Founded in 2000, Light Reading (http://www.lightreading.com/) is the leading online media, research, and focused event company serving the $3 trillion worldwide communications market. Lightreading.com is the ultimate source for technology and financial analysis of the communications industry, leading the media sector in terms of traffic, content, and reputation. Light Reading's research arms, Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research, provide the most comprehensive communications research, market data, and technology analysis in close to 100 markets around the world. Light Reading produces nearly 20 targeted communications events including TelcoTV, Ethernet Expo New York and Ethernet Expo London, The Tower Summit @ CTIA, and Optical Expo, as well as focused one-day events tailored for cable, mobile, and wireline executives. Light Reading was acquired by United Business Media in August 2005 and operates as a unit of TechWeb.

About TechWeb

*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on number of monthly connections

About United Business Media Limited

Press contact: Jennifer Baker +1 617 871-1910 jbaker@pyr.com

Pyramid Research

CONTACT: Jennifer Baker, +1-617-871-1910, jbaker@pyr.com

Web Site: http://www.pyr.com/

NI Technology Research Updates Outlooks for SanDisk, RF Micro Devices, National Semiconductor, and Harmonic

PRINCETON, N.J., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for SanDisk , RF Micro Devices , National Semiconductor , and Harmonic .

Next Inning members have full access to this week's special report as well as further reports that are scheduled for publication in June. These include his monthly semiconductor report, his special series "Undervalued Tech Stocks for 2009," and his State of Tech series that is designed to help readers prepare for the July earnings season.

Next Inning readers are not only making money this year, but beating the market by a substantial percentage. Year-to-date, the Next Inning model portfolio is up 20% as compared to the S&P 500, which is unchanged. Since its inception, the Next Inning portfolio is up 159% as compared to the S&P 500's unchanged performance over that period. To gain immediate access to this report and McWilliams' regular updates, please accept our invitation to take a free 21-day no risk test drive with Next Inning by visiting the following link:

https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn824 McWilliams covers these topics and more in his most recent report:

-- What important element of SanDisk's recent deal with Samsung is being ignored by the market? What events does McWilliams think will converge in the second half to drive the price of SanDisk into the mid- to upper-$20s by year end?

-- Does recent news from RF Micro confirm McWilliams' forecasts for growth in the 3G sector? Which companies besides RF Micro are poised to benefit from these trends?

-- Will National Semi gain traction quickly enough in green technology markets to replace the handset revenue that McWilliams expects will dwindle during the second half?

-- Why might Harmonic's recent woes reflect a crisis of investor confidence rather than one of execution?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 159% since its inception versus 0% for the S&P 500.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks. Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 25+-year semiconductor industry veteran.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926. Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

CONTACT: Marcia Martin, Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-278-5515

Indie Research Advisors, LLC

CONTACT: Marcia Martin of Next Inning Technology Research,
+1-888-278-5515

Web Site: http://www.nextinning.com/

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Troy, New HampshireInvestment in Cheshire County, New Hampshire to Stay Ahead of Rising Demand for Wireless Voice, 3G Multimedia and Internet Access

TROY, N.H., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Troy, New Hampshire. The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G coverage along Route 12 in Troy, parts of Marlborough and Fitzwilliam, as well as the surrounding areas.

Verizon Wireless, originally the first wireless provider to offer 3G speeds, today has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States, giving customers with notebook computers or smartphones the ability to:

-- Browse the web faster with quicker page loading times -- Quickly download and play music -- Watch streaming video -- Send emails with attachments -- Download and play 3D games -- Video conference with your contacts -- Rapidly share files

"Verizon Wireless' 3G network coverage across New England is unparalleled," said director for Network System Performance for Verizon Wireless, Richard Enright. "We've invested billions of dollars into New England believing that even the most sophisticated cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on. Our continued aggressive network investments provide customers with a 3G network advantage at home and on vacation."

The company has invested more than $50 billion since its inception to increase the wireless voice and data coverage of its national network and to add new 3G services like Mobile Broadband and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested more than $2.4 billion into its New England network over the past nine years, including $240 million in 2008 alone. As the carrier with America's largest and most reliable wireless network, Verizon Wireless cell sites in New England provide 3G wireless data connectivity.

Mobile Broadband Internet Access

Verizon Wireless' 3G high-speed wireless broadband network keeps customers connected. With Mobile Broadband from Verizon Wireless, notebook computer users can access email, download files and browse the Internet at broadband speed (average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps). A one megabyte email attachment -- the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file -- can be downloaded in about eight seconds and uploaded in less than 13 seconds.

V CAST: Video and Music

Powered by the company's 3G high-speed network, V CAST multimedia services offer customers the ability to download full song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to their phones. With content updated daily, customers can watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather, sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips.

V CAST Music with Rhapsody

The company's wireless broadband network also powers its V CAST Music with Rhapsody service, which combines Verizon Wireless' world-class, over-the-air mobile music service with Rhapsody's leading desktop solution. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players, and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. With V CAST Music with Rhapsody, customers who purchase music over-the-air can download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.

Most Reliable Wireless Network

The company's 'America's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. By traversing more than one million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets in high-population areas -- the equivalent of two roundtrips to the moon or 40 trips around the world -- the test men and women confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
michael.murphy(at)verizonwireless.com; or Diane Fortier, +1-978-499-9250, ext.
225, diane(at)matternow.com, for Verizon Wireless

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Lewiston, MaineInvestment in Androscoggin County, Maine to Stay Ahead of Rising Demand for Wireless Voice, 3G Multimedia and Internet Access

LEWISTON, Maine, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Lewiston, Maine. The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G coverage along Route 126, Russel Avenue and East Avenue in Lewiston, as well as to Saint Mary's Hospital and the surrounding areas.

Mobile Broadband Internet Access

V CAST: Video and Music

V CAST Music with Rhapsody

Most Reliable Wireless Network

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
michael.murphy(at)verizonwireless.com; or Diane Fortier for Verizon Wireless,
+1-978-499-9250, ext. 225, diane(at)matternow.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/

Aon Consulting Announces New Hire with U.S. Retirement PracticeAmol Mhatre to serve as vice president of National Retirement Innovation and Sales

LOS ANGELES, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aon Consulting Worldwide, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation , today announced that Amol Mhatre has joined the firm as senior vice president of National Retirement Innovation and Sales.

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Mhatre brings more than 13 years of retirement experience to Aon Consulting. Prior to joining Aon, he was the market leader of Mercer's retirement business for the Pacific Southwest. In his new role, Mhatre will be responsible for ensuring responsiveness to clients' needs around the human resources and financial issues of their retirement plans, as well as ensuring that thought leadership and consulting processes support those needs holistically.

"The retirement landscape has changed in unprecedented ways, and as a result, plan sponsors are seeking counsel on how best to address human capital and financial issues associated with retirement plans," said Cecil Hemingway, U.S. Retirement Practice Leader with Aon Consulting. "Amol has extensive experience in working across markets and business groups while driving business results, and he will be invaluable in continuing to serve our clients with distinction."

Mhatre received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Mumbai (Bombay), and a Masters of Arts from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He also is an Enrolled Actuary and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Mhatre is based in Aon's Los Angeles office. About Aon Consulting

Aon Consulting Worldwide is among the top global human capital consulting firms, with 2008 revenues of $1.358 billion and more than 6,300 professionals in 117 offices worldwide. Aon Consulting works with organizations to improve business performance and shape the workplace of the future through employee benefits, talent management and rewards strategies and solutions. Aon Consulting was named the best employee benefit consulting firm by the readers of Business Insurance magazine in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

About Aon

Aon Corporation is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Through its more than 37,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008 and 2009 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's largest insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on brokerage revenues in 2007 and 2008, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary and best employee benefits consulting firm in 2007 and 2008 by the readers of Business Insurance. For more information on Aon, log onto http://www.aon.com/.

Media Contact: Sara Carlson 312.381.5045 Sara_carlson@aon.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Aon Corporation

CONTACT: Sara Carlson of Aon Corporation, +1-312-381-5045,
Sara_carlson@aon.com

Web Site: http://www.aon.com/

IBM Announces New Initiative to Make it Easier for Sun and HP Customers to Join the Move to IBM System z MainframeNew Technology, Services and Financial Incentives Offered

ARMONK, N.Y., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM today announced new services and programs to help more companies lower costs and reduce inefficiency by migrating from Sun and HP servers to IBM's System z, particularly on the Linux platform.

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The new Server Consolidation and Migration Services offering, which includes patent-pending technology, can dramatically reduce the time and effort in moving applications from siloed, inefficiently used servers to a more cost-effective and easier-to-manage IBM mainframe infrastructure.

IBM also announced a program -- z Rewards -- that offers financial incentives to help customers take advantage of these migration services.

IBM's introduction of The Server Consolidation and Migration Services reflects continued investment by IBM in Linux on System z. Nearly 2,800 of the 5,000 unique applications available on the System z platform are Linux-based. Linux accounted for about half of the roughly 1,000 new or updated applications produced for the IBM mainframe in 2008. More than 40 percent of new System z customers last year installed Linux.

The System z Linux environment has proven popular with businesses as a means to consolidate workloads and deploy new mission-critical mainframe applications that are well suited for Linux. Often, these Linux applications on System z work in concert with the z/OS environment to enable an end-to-end solution within the same mainframe.

The Server Consolidation and Migration Services originated in IBM's Global Technology Services unit and has been used successfully in IBM's own data center consolidation efforts.

By replacing slow, manual methods with an automated solution, The Server Consolidation and Migration Services can reduce server consolidation and application migration efforts from months to weeks.

Under the new z Rewards program, companies that purchase or upgrade to a new qualifying z10 Enterprise Class or Business Class mainframe in order to consolidate competitive Sun and HP systems can earn points that can be redeemed for certain IBM migration services.

IBM migration services are delivered by experienced IBM and IBM Business Partner consultants who have participated in helping clients who have already moved up to IBM. Interested parties should contact their local System z sales representative or Authorized System z Business Partner for maximum rewards eligibility. U.S. commercial, state and local government or education customers can participate. U.S. federal government customers can call 800-333-6705 to determine eligibility.

The new offerings complement IBM's expansion in September 2008 of its Migration Factory program for IBM Power Systems to System z. That program provides clients considering a move to System z with services that aid in their evaluation process. The new Server Consolidation and Migration Services offering provides new technologies and services to make such migrations easier.

In the last year, IBM already has migrated more than 150 customers across a variety of industries worldwide from competitive systems to IBM mainframes.

Competitive wins like these helped IBM System z revenue share for servers costing $250,000 or more nearly doubled from 17 percent to 32 this decade, according to IDC. Over that same period, HP has remained flat while Sun has lost share.

About IBM

For more information on today's announcement, please visit: http:/www.ibm.com/systems/migratetoibm/systems/z/rewards.html

A demo can be seen at: http:/www.ibm.com/systems/migratetoibm/systems/z/demo.html Steve Eisenstadt IBM Systems and Technology Group Email: saeisens@us.ibm.com Ph: 914-766-8009

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com IBM

CONTACT: Steve Eisenstadt of IBM Systems and Technology Group,
+1-914-766-8009, saeisens@us.ibm.com

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Raytheon Provides Security Support for Indianapolis 500

TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 29, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company deployed a system to provide enhanced security and situational awareness support during the 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 May 24.

The system, operational throughout the Indy 500 weekend, was used to demonstrate and identify opportunities to augment security operations and communications in support of the largest, single-day sporting event in the world.

It consisted of a 17-meter (approximately 56-foot) aerostat equipped with a sensor package that relayed real-time information to the command center within the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The system's primary payload is an electro optical-infrared sensor and can be complemented with other stand-alone capabilities, such as radio frequency data and video transmission, acoustic detection, flash detection and elevated communications relay.

The system is similar to the combat-proven systems currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan that provide security to warfighters, further enhancing both the foreign and domestic components of national security.

The demonstration was conducted as a joint effort with Indy Racing League (IRL), Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), the University of Southern Mississippi's National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4), and TCOM. The demonstration provided the IRL and IMS security teams enhanced situational awareness throughout the weekend events. This capability allowed the security teams to identify and respond quickly to safety and security incidents if they had occurred.

"We continue to explore opportunities to apply Raytheon's proven technology and capabilities to provide affordable solutions for our customers, including the event and spectator security arena," said Lee Silvestre, vice president of Mission Innovation for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. "Working with our partners from NCS4, IRL and IMS, we identified areas where our solutions can enhance current event security processes and systems to provide a safer, more secure atmosphere for spectators and participants."

"Indy Racing League is committed to world-class safety for our drivers and our fans," said Charles Burns, director of Corporate Security for Indy Racing League. "Conducting this demo with Raytheon gives us the opportunity to evaluate new and innovative technology that keeps our venues safe and optimizes the racing experience for our fans."

In addition to demonstrating the system's capabilities to the IMS security forces, this test also served as an opportunity for Raytheon and NCS4 to apply process information to the development and evolution of the national lab.

"Through this demo, Raytheon is playing a role in establishing a national lab focused on sports security and critical infrastructure management," said Louis Marciani, director of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security. "The fact that Raytheon could demonstrate this aerial surveillance technology during an event like the Indianapolis 500 will help NCS4 establish methodologies and protocols to assess future sports security manufacturers for the national lab."

Integrated Defense Systems is Raytheon's leader in Global Capabilities Integration providing affordable, integrated solutions to a broad international and domestic customer base, including the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the U.S. Armed Forces and the Department of Homeland Security.

Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

Contact: Michele Lemos 978.858.5850

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